Oil Jet Bolt Replacement | Honda S2000

[@TheChannel1978]

Thank you for this extremely well made video. You are doing the s2k community a big service! I had this job done by a mechanic I trust but was always curious what was involved.

[@christophekon7516]

I so much like to watch your vids, it's so interesting, you do like a pro, video and talk are clear, and every thing looks so easy to do... More again with this amazing "easy" engine ! You make me want to open it from every where and check everything on mine, even if I think it's useless ^^

[@russelloppenheimer3970]

Another excellent diy. A functional library that will live on as long as these cars still exist. What was the first clue your original oil jet bolts failed, and how did you confirm the diagnosis? Did you install an oil pressure gauge, or just hook one up for testing? Were there any symptoms other than low idle oil pressure? How many miles on motor?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Thanks Russell, also thanks for all the helpful comments on my other videos. I am considering doing a whole video on my oil pressure research but here's some info. Ever since I installed an oil pressure sensor on my 2008 CR it seemed to have low idle oil pressure. A few years ago it was 17 PSI and more recently it was 14 PSI. I installed the oil pressure sensor because I was genuinely curious when I would need a baffled oil pan. I had heard many horror stories of people losing engines due to low oil pressure so I was just curious how far I could take the stock oil pan. Engine had 165,000 miles when I replaced the oil jet bolts and every single one of mine were broken. After installing the new oil jet bolts my idle oil pressure is around 22 PSI.

[@16ToyoSupra]

S2000 AC compressor replacement video would be nice !

[@robgerety]

Great video. Folks should be aware that the pages of the S2ki forum are littered with stories of disaster when amateur mechanics have tried to do this same job but ended up cross threading the Cyl 1 bolt. So, be careful! Also, check to be sure your motor has the old bolts - you don't want to do this particular job if you don't need to. :)

[@hy2473]

another great video! my 02 is having low idle readings after installing an oil pressure sensor (as low as 10psi). This is def on my to do list

[@leonwongg]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks man!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

You're welcome!

[@e-productions85]

Thanks for this nice video. I have a question. In your video, you didn’t replace the oil pan gasket. Is that not necessary?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

In the oil pan install video linked I installed a new liquid gasket, which is how Honda does it.

[@CaptainFalcon92]

Hello ! Thank you for demonstrating this. Do you think a dab of thread locker would be a mistake ?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Seems like it could be ok but the shop manual doesn’t recommend any.

[@carlosrodriguez3884]

On cylinder one oil jet location is the object blocking your view the oil pump? If I were getting mine replaced anyways would it help immensely to remove it first? Not sure if you may be leaving it in on in the video for time saving purposes. Thnx for feedback! Great video

[@DIYGuysvideo]

It is much easier to work with the obstruction than to remove the oil pump. Removing the oil pump involves removing the cam chain, which involves removing the cylinder head.

[@carlosrodriguez3884]

@@DIYGuysvideo Heard!! Thank you for quick and informative response.

[@carlosrodriguez3884]

@@DIYGuysvideo I saw the later ‘02 models having the AP2 oil jets comment; Checked over my VIN and I may have lucked out lol

[@darth420vader]

Looks like I could get this done in a day or two working at my own pace. Is it possible to remove the oil pickup or is that too much of a hassle?

[@JBaek24]

DIY video idea - Cluster replacement! Id4motion has an aftermarket digital cluster for the S2k and would like know the process of removing and replacing the cluster! Ty

[@MarkosMylonas]

Except that ID4 project has been a monumental flop so I doubt anyone will be getting those anytime soon lol

[@JBaek24]

@@MarkosMylonas Oh really? What happened? I know 3-4 owners who have them and they said growing pains but overall they are happy with the product and support.

[@final0915]

what difference does it make if I use a different size torque wrench? eg. 30NM on 1/2 inch is the same as 30NM on 1/4 inch right?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Different sized torque wrenches are designed for different torque ranges. For example, some half inch torque wrenches are 25-250 ft-lbs, some are 10-150 ft-lbs. Even if you have a torque wrench that technically is within the range of 12 ft-lbs there are sweet spots within that range where the torque reading is most accurate. 12 ft-lbs is so low on the range of a 1/2 inch torque wrench that you risk the torque wrench not even working correctly, and with a 1/2 inch torque wrench it would be very easy to exceed 12 ft-lbs by mistake. Just read the forum posts on s2ki if you want to see how common this is. For example: s2ki.com/forums/s2000-under-hood-22/stripped-block-when-re-installing-oil-jet-bolts-1206138/

[@final0915]

​@@DIYGuysvideo thanks for explaining, this kind of knowledge only comes with experience

[@coffeemonstar2]

I came to see if you made a video for coilover installation.

[@shawoo]

Can somebody please tell me where the dipstick ends up when fully inserted?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

See the picture in the OP here: www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-under-hood-22/problem-oil-jet-bolts-1204068/ It comes through an oil galley on the passenger side between cylinder 1/2

[@Alexkcaruso]

Since you found the culprit for your low oil pressure, does this change your view of the Toda oil pan at all or are you still not seeing any benefits from it? I'm torn between running the stock pan or getting something with baffles. It seems like it would be a good idea to go baffled but there are people on s2ki who swear that a baffled pan is unnecessary because they've run the stock pan plenty of times around tracks with high G turns and hoosiers.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

This only sorted out low oil pressure at idle. I still seem to have some drops in corners so I’m not sold on the Toda oil pan at all. I need to get some better data but I can’t recommend a baffle oil pan yet.

[@Alexkcaruso]

@@DIYGuysvideo awesome, thanks for the response! I'll be keeping an eye out for the results.

[@jo1948]

could you loosen the oil pump to get better access or is this not feasible?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I don’t think that is feasible

[@jo1948]

@@DIYGuysvideo ah, ok thanks. your vids are super helpful

[@jo1948]

@@DIYGuysvideo I did the job. Not too bad. Good tip on making sure they are all seated properly. I double checked them with a bore snake and one was wedged in not resting flat. Not sure what that would have done to my motor, but nothing good.

[@jeffg9901]

Great video, thanks for doing this. I have an 02, anyway to confirm which version of the oil jet bolts it has? I heard that late model 02s have the upgraded bolts? Anyway to check VIN? Thanks

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Per s2ki: 02 engines with serial numbers higher than #1025386 should have the new ones

[@jeffg9901]

@@DIYGuysvideo Thanks

[@BP02392]

did you have a low oil pressure light before attempting this ?

[@BP02392]

would really appreciate a reply, ive currently got one on my dash and trying to eliminate possibilities

[@DIYGuysvideo]

No

[@JCyberSecWizard]

will this help with high oil consumption?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I don’t think it will make a difference

[@novaorbitdragon]

Is this a problem just with f motors or any motor with oil jets? Like the k20/24

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Not sure

[@papatonys]

What is considered low oil pressure at idle when these fail? My AP1 gets as low as 1.3 bar at idle with oil temps around 100 celsius.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I was seeing 14 PSI. After replacing these it was 22 PSI.

[@RichJ_youtube]

I’m surprised no thread locker on those low torque bolts. That last one behind the oil pump especially would be worrisome to me because the universal joint in the extension would throw off the torque reading of the torque wrench, probably resulting in under torquing it. 12 ft lbs is so little that it’s hard to even trust the torque wrench, unless you have a high quality (read: expensive) one. Love your videos though. I have a stock 2001 and am thinking of taking on the banjo bolts and retainers before adding a turbo, etc.

[@iknowgood2403]

I would use loctite. Wouldn't you?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Shop manual makes no mention of loctite, so I don’t use it. No problems for me.

[@atlantis6855]

S2000 are the best cars on eartf. I’ll take 20 s2000 over any super car. S2000 are a super car to me

[@TheIntegratyper99]

Nice videos but your up loads suck they alway freeze

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Wut